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Get this: Research has shown that behaviors like what you eat and whether you exercise are deeply set into actual physical neural connections in your brain. All of your beliefs, your habits, everything making up your mental reality, is contained in physical neural-pathways. So in order to make real changes to your lifestyle and slim down, you've got to learn how to get in there and change your brain! read more

Low-fat? Low-carb? With a gazillion diet books and plans out there, it's enough to make any confused dieter give up and crawl into bed with a bowl of ice cream. Luckily, a landmark study just put four diets to the test. Read on to find out which one helped people shed pounds--and keep them off. read more

Apple cider vinegar, cabbage soup, magic pills--we all know that when it comes to weight loss, there's really no quick fix. Or is there? Read about the "crash diets" that health experts turn to when they need to lose weight fast... read more

Look in your refrigerator the next chance you get. Is it stocked with moldy cheese, expired salad dressing and deli meat from 1998? It's funny, while your house might be clean and neat, your fridge could be an industrial waste site. So, do this one thing, and I promise, it will help you make better food choices... read more

She made headlines for gaining some pounds for her Desperate Housewives role (but remember, she still insists that she remained a size 0--possible?), but now Eva is in the news talking about weight loss and just exactly how she's shaping up. A new fad diet? A fabulous new trainer? Bananas? Read on for the details... read more

A former vegetarian, actress Alicia Silverstone has gone vegan, which means no food touches her lips that is animal derived. Her new diet and recipe book, The Kind Diet, is set to release next year from Rodale Inc. Could Alicia make you the next vegan convert? read more

Afternoon everyone! Maybe you've been drinking kefir--the yogurt-like cultured milk beverage in the dairy aisle--for a long time. If so, leave a comment about why you love it. But, I'm a newbie to kefir (as in, in the last 1.5 years). A friend of mine suggested I try it when I was feeling sick, and I've been drinking it ever since. More about my fave drink and a few yummy brands to try today ... read more

What if someone told you that you could take a special diet pill that let you eat whatever you wanted--as much as you wanted--and still not gain weight. Would you say "sign me up!" or "yikes--that sounds scary." As scientists point out, we may soon be given the option. More after the jump ... read more

You know those Web sites that let you upload a photo of yourself and then play around with different hair color, cuts and styles? Now there's one for your body. If you've ever wondered what you'd look like 20 pounds lighter, send in a bikini shot to this new Web site and it spits back a slimmer and trimmer you. More after the jump ... read more

I just can't see a world without dessert, can you? Boooooring. So, I promised you a naughty snack today--because it's Friday AND Halloween. So today's snack is cake (or whatever other sinful thing you're craving). Hold on, I haven't completely lost my mind. I've got a brilliant tip to pass along--one that will help you enjoy any calorie-laden piece of heaven without overdoing it. Want to know how? read more

In case you're a breve newbie, here's the low down: It's like a latte, but instead of milk they steam up pure half-and-half. When I saw a (rather slender) woman ordering one at a cafe recently, I went home and Googled the nutrition info: 47 grams of fat in a 16 ounce cup. Yikes. So I have to know: Do you or anyone you know actually drink breves? read more

Think of a world without sleep, without lunch breaks, without vacation days. Scary, huh? The fact is--we need to rest and recharge. Life depends on it. And, some say that if you're not giving yourself an occasional rest from your diet and fitness goals, you might be doing yourself a disservice. More after the jump ... read more

When's the last time you bought something from a food vending machine? Honestly, I can't even remember! Nope, I'm not a health saint. It's just that I'm not big on greasy chips and artificially flavored candy. But, I'd probably change my habits if the vending machines offered healthier choices. And now some do ... read more

Most of us love Lady O. She's brought us the neti pot (OK, well, reminded us of its existence), Dr. Oz, cutie Nate Berkus and the good-for-you concept of "living your best life." All good stuff, yes, but could you really take ALL of her advice? One woman in Chicago is doing just that ... read more

OK, so maybe you were a perfect health saint over the weekend, but something tells me if you're like most of us, you indulged in something: maybe too much to drink, too much cheesecake (me!) or perhaps you played hooky from the gym. Big deal? Well, one expert says it actually is ... read more

Hi everyone! It's pouring down rain here where I live (and maybe where you are too?), so a frozen snack may sound a little wacky, but this one might make you change your mind. Recently, I discovered a pretty amazing and figure-friendly (I kind of hate that phrase, don't you?) product that I think you just might fall in love with. I did. read more

Hi everyone! We're jumping across the Atlantic for today's afternoon snack. If you've ever been envious of the British tradition of high tea in the afternoon, listen up! Great Britain's leading nutritionist explains why tea, scones and cake aren't such bad things for your health ... read more

Have you ever thought about trying the "raw food" diet? Fans say it can boost energy levels and help ward off certain diseases. You just have to eat everything, yes, raw. Think, raw veggies, nuts, seeds, sprouts, fruit, and no meat or dairy--all vegan. The super-restrictive diet doesn't sound very fun, but it did help one woman shave off 160 pounds. Should you try it? Better question: Is it healthy? read more

Margarita posed an interesting question today on her blog: Are you hotter now than you were in high school? This got me thinking about how many of us still agonize about those old high school feelings--especially when a reunion is around the corner. I wondered, how many of you are still hanging on to the same concerns about your bodies that you had in high school? read more

For anyone who's lost weight and kept it off, join Sunny over at Margarita Shapes Up and share what worked for you. Today, Sunny, the former Shape-Up blogger, is sharing her story of keeping her weight off, and the rest of us want to know what your secrets are, too. Yoga? A food diary? No food past 7? Share! read more